Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure with Mia Lux

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Jun 9, 2020
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INSIGHT

Perfectionism vs. Failure

  • Perfectionism is worse than failure, as it makes even success feel inadequate.
  • Mia Lux's high standards made her feel like a failure even when she was succeeding, leading to burnout.
ANECDOTE

Burnout from Perfectionism

  • Mia Lux burned out as a lawyer and then as a teacher due to her perfectionism.
  • Despite loving her teaching job and working hard, she constantly felt like she was failing.
ADVICE

Practice Failing

  • To overcome fear of failure, intentionally practice failing in a safe environment.
  • Mia Lux used stand-up comedy to desensitize herself to the feeling of failure.
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